Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Mar 9, 2019

Mark Wayne Crosby, 59 of Little Rock passed away on March 9, 2019. Mark was born on October 31, 1959, the 10th child of the late Howard Smith and Virginia Lou Crosby in Clarendon, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patsy Dowdy and brothers, Larry, Jhery and Ronnie Crosby. Survivors include his wife, Linda Brewster;...

Mar 6, 2019

Calvin Eugene (Sonny) Rawding, Jr. 73, of Carlisle, passed away March 6, 2019. He was born in Little Rock to the late Calvin E. Rawding, Sr. and Dora Mae Rowding. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Fowler Cemetery in Paron, Arkansas.

Mar 5, 2019

Maxine McGarity Finch, born to the late Jim and Alma Cupp McGarity on January 17, 1925 died on March 5, 2019 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bennie Finch, her parents, and sisters, Norine Colclasure, Louise Wilson, Kathryn Haury and Emma Jean Johnson. Maxine was an active member of...

Mar 4, 2019

Leo Wilson of Lonoke, 96, passed away on March 4, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas to John Lafayette Wilson and Jennie Finch on January 21, 1923. A child of the Depression, he learned hard work and dedication—traits he carried through his life. After high school, he worked with the Civilian...

Mar 4, 2019

John “Hawk” Knox of Lonoke, age 85, died Monday March 4, 2019 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Theodore and Ava Marsh Knox, sisters Opal, Ruby and Jacqueline, brothers Clifton and William H. (Billie) Knox. He is survived by his daughter Stacy Knox Taylor and granddaughter Katie Taylor, both...

Mar 3, 2019

Linda Mae SinclairThompson died on March 3, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1942 to Troy Sinclair and Ophelia Harris Sinclair in Stuttgart. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Herbert and Charles Henry Sinclair. She is survived by two children, Melinda (Terry) Carol Hodges-Crook and Troy (Amanda) Wayne Thompson; seven grandchildren, Jazmyn Rebecca Marie, Katelin...

Feb 27, 2019

Edna Joy Coburn, 76, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born August 23, 1942 in England, Arkansas to Shade and Stella Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, Jerry William (Bill) Coburn, step-son, John Coburn and nephew, Michael Dillon. Edna worked at Remington and was a member...

Feb 26, 2019

Mary Hazel (Welch) Cole, was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas on November 20, 1929 on the banks of Wattensaw Bayou. She was the daughter of Virgil D. Welch and Anna Lynn (Bennett) Welch. She died February 27, 2019. Her husband of 52 years, Julius Cole preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Cole von Tungeln,...

Feb 22, 2019

Mary J. McLean, 54, of Carlisle went to be with her Father, Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born November 13, 1964 in Lawton, Oklahoma to William V. and Ava B. McLean. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Roland (Buddy) McLean. Mary was always happy and loved everyone and everything. She especially loved her...

Feb 9, 2019

Kristy Marie Kelley, 39 of Searcy passed away on February 9, 2019. She is survived by children Kristopher Sterling and Madison Sterling,  brother Edward Kimbrell and father Scott McCollum. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 21 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net

Feb 8, 2019

John H. (Sonny) Burgess, III, 76, passed away peacefully February 8, 2019 in Richardson, Texas surrounded by his family. Sonny was born to J. H. (Jake) Burgess, Jr. and Anna Lou Burgess on August 4, 1942.  He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1960 and attended Arkansas Polytechnical College where he studied agriculture. He returned permanently to Lonoke and...

Feb 7, 2019

Robert Crittenden Smith, age 95, of Lonoke died February 7, 2019.  He was born April 4, 1923 in Lewisville, AR. Robert grew up in Lewisville where he attended school and graduated from Lewisville High School.  Robert served in the Army with the 515th Field Artillery Battalion and in Europe during WWII. After coming home from the war, he began...

Feb 5, 2019

Leslie Eugene (Les) Carpenter, 55, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He was born in Little Rock on May 14, 1963 to the late Gene Carpenter and Vivian Odom. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Carpenter. Les graduated Lonoke High School in 1983 and directly joined the United States Army...

Feb 3, 2019

Joe Colvin Drye, age 74 of Carlisle, passed to his heavenly home on Sunday February 3, 2019. Joe was born May 1, 1944, to the late Lanco and Minnie Drye in Hagler Arkansas. At the young age of 17, Joe joined the Arkansas Army National Guard and served 6 years to the rank of Staff Sergeant. After graduating from...

Jan 31, 2019

Mackenzie Brook Paro was born February 2, 2002 to Jeremy Paro of Cabot, Arkansas and Kelly Trimble of Lonoke, Arkansas. Mackenzie walked into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2019 at the age of 16. Mackenzie was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Steven Faulkner and maternal grandfather, William Trimble. Mackenzie...

Jan 26, 2019

Mary Lee Underwood Bowlan Vaught, 83, of Carlisle passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. She was born August 28, 1935 to the late Robert O. and Mary E. Underwood. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Merley D. Bowlan. She later married her second husband, Leon Vaught who also preceded her in death. Also preceding her in...

Jan 26, 2019

Queen Ester Parks, 79 of Little Rock passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Preceding her in death are her parents Samuel and Earnestine Parks; sisters, Betty Cole and Annie Lee Buckner. Survivor include daughters, Brenda Brown, Beverly Brown, Ledora Grider and husband Tyrone; sons, Dewayne Brown, Lawrence Molden and Julius Brown; 6 sisters; 4 brothers; 9 grandchildren; 19...

Jan 23, 2019

Ann Frisby Callahan, 70, from  Lonoke,  passed away on Wednesday January 23rd 2019.  A memorial service will be held at Park Hill Presbyterian Church on Saturday January 26th at 2:00 p.m.

Ann is survived by 3 daughters, Kate Eilers, Elizabeth Callahan (Meredith) and their 2 children Elliott and Hugh, Christine Egts (Andy), and one brother Howdy Frisby...

Jan 17, 2019

Darlene Mae Peterson, 85 of Lonoke passed away January 17, 2019. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Henley, grandchildren Angela, Jeremy, Branden, Chad and Kyle and 7 great-grandchildren.                                                                                                                                                                                        Darlene had many loves and interests in her life. She loved her family and she loved to travel. She combined the two and turned it into many exciting destinations for herself,...

Jan 16, 2019

Luther Lee Hoots, 86, of Lonoke passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born in Florence, Illinois on August 20, 1932 to the late Rollie and Helen Hoots. He is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Hoots and a son, David Hoots (Linda). He is...